What is 43/75 Divided By 8/5

Solving $\frac{43}{75}\div\frac{8}{5}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{43}{75} \div \frac{8}{5} = \frac{43}{75} \times \frac{5}{8}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $43 \times 5 = 215$
• Multiply the Denominators: $75 \times 8 = 600$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{43}{75} \times \frac{8}{5} = \frac{215}{600}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{215}{600}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $215$ and $600$. The GCD of $215$ and $600$ is $5$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{215 \div 5}{600 \div 5} = \frac{43}{120}$

Answer $\frac{43}{75}\div\frac{8}{5} = \frac{43}{120}$

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